A Perfect Circle's Paz Lenchantin is The Pixies' Newest Bassist

After letting Kim Deal replacement bassist Kim Shattuck go last week, the Pixies have announced that former Zwan/A Perfect Circle bassist Paz Lenchantin will take her place ahead of the band’s upcoming world tour.

Shattuck was let go after four months with the Pixies for what seemed like personal differences when she announced her departure from the band via social media. “Super disappointed to learn that my time with the Pixies ended today. Amazing experience. Looking forward to focusing my attention back on the Muffs and our upcoming new album. All the best to everyone.” Shattuck took over for longtime Pixies bassist Kim Deal earlier this year and was scheduled to tour with the band following the release of their 2013 EP EP-1.

Now, the band have confirmed that Paz Lenchantin will take over for Shattuck for the band’s 2014 world tour. Lenchantin has an impressive resumé, having played with a number of indie super-groups over the years. In the past, she was a part of A Perfect Circle (Maynard James Keenan, James Iha), Smashing Pumpkins side-project Zwan and Silver Jews (David Berman, Pavement’s Stephen Malkmus) for their 2005 album Tanglewood Numbers.

“We are really looking forward to playing with her on these dates,” said Pixies drummer David Lovering in a statement. “Working with different bass players is very new for the band, but we’re having a great time doing it.”

Pixies have also announced that they will be opening for Arcade Fire for a special one-off gig in Dublin during their tour, and have released a new video for their song “Another Toe In The Ocean.” Created and directed by Liviu Boar, the quirky video follows the blazing, action-packed life a cartoon Frank Black (Black Francis).